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BVM 558K

2016 Citroen Sm

Purple Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

78,187 mi
Last recorded78,187 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2016 Citroen Sm76,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 558K
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,453 miles

Center rear seat belt sticking in real,(not required on car this year ).

Head lamp beam temperrary beam deflectors fitted.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt not releasing from real.(belt not a requirement)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Citroen Sm?

Based on 1,423 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
849
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 28
Stop lamp not working 28
position lamp(s) not working 26
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BVM 558K is a 2016 Citroen Sm in Purple with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Sm models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 76,843 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Sm fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVM 558K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Sm typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen Sm is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BVM 558K registered?

BVM 558K is a 2016 Citroen Sm, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is BVM 558K safe to buy?

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